Latest news about radiation

Here are some of the latest news and updates about radiation:

Nuclear Power Plant Accidents

• In June 2022, a leak of radioactive water was detected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, which was damaged in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Source: Reuters)
• In May 2022, a fire broke out at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan, causing a leak of radioactive water. (Source: Japan Times)

Radiation Exposure

• In June 2022, a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that exposure to low levels of radiation from medical imaging procedures, such as CT scans, may increase the risk of cancer. (Source: Science Daily)
• In May 2022, a report by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) found that the average annual radiation exposure from medical imaging procedures in the United States has increased by 15% since 2006. (Source: NCRP)

Radiation Detection and Monitoring

• In June 2022, the European Union launched a new radiation detection system to monitor radiation levels in the environment and detect potential nuclear threats. (Source: EurActiv)
• In May 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced the development of a new handheld radiation detector that can detect radiation levels in real-time. (Source: DHS)

Radiation Therapy

• In June 2022, a study published in the journal Cancer Research found that a new type of radiation therapy, called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), may be effective in treating certain types of lung cancer. (Source: Cancer Research)
• In May 2022, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) developed a new type of radiation therapy that uses a combination of radiation and immunotherapy to treat cancer. (Source: UCLA)

Radiation Protection

• In June 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched a new initiative to improve radiation protection in developing countries. (Source: IAEA)
• In May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines for radiation protection in medical imaging procedures. (Source: WHO)

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates about radiation. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments, I recommend following reputable sources such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).